BOSTON — On a chilly weekend, Casey has been sitting in front of her laptop surfing the internet for hours. Facebook has become her addiction. She walks back and forth to the kitchen several times in an hour before settling down on the couch to watch an episode of “The Office.”

Casey Suter, a sophomore at Suffolk University, has a small amount of money in her purse and no desire to drink alcohol this weekend. She does not know what do on this frigid Friday without the burden of burning a hole in her wallet.

Many Suffolk University students share the same predicament as Casey but little do they know, Boston offers a wide variety of things to do when the weather is cold and students are low on cash.

Budget is the main reason that holds students back. Kimberly Tran, a freshman from Simmons College, does not go out much because staying in motivates her to accomplish her many assignments and she saves a lot of money by staying in.

“When I’m on a budget, I don’t do much because things are too expensive,” Suter said.

In a city full of colleges, theaters, museums, bars, clubs, shows, shops, and restaurants, one would never think you could be bored. Helena Teixeira, a Boston resident for 30 years and a former employee at the Boston College housing office knows Boston inside and out.

“There is never nothing to do. It’s about what you are in the mood to do,” she said. “Students in downtown may not see that there’s much to do because they are surrounded by clubs.”

There are many advantages to being a college student in Boston. When it is too cold to lounge on the grass or play sports at the Boston Common, go ice-skating at Frog’s Pond. The admission is only $4.00 and skate rental is $8.00. If you want to skate indoors enjoy free admission and $5.00 skate rentals at Steriti Memorial Rink at the North end.If you are looking to enjoy a quiet and relaxing afternoon, spend it in a museum. Check out the beautiful Isabella Stewart Garner museum near Fenway, where students with a college ID only pay $5 to get in, or the Institute of Contemporary Art museum for $10, admission is free on Thursdays between 5:00 to 9:00 pm.

When shopaholics cannot afford the fine high quality of Newbury Street’s shops, spend a few hours at the Garment District with a group of friends. Located in Cambridge, it is only one T stop away. There are a wide range of contemporary and vintage clothes, accessories, and costumes for males and females of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Visit the “Dollar-A-Pound” area where the title speaks for itself.

Under 21 students can enjoy Boston’s nightlife without the club or the bar scene. Enjoy a brilliant theater performance for free or at low prices. Suffolk theater shows and shows at the surrounding colleges are often free.

“You can go online to check what all the universities are doing. There are karate shows, step dancing, and much more,” said Teixeira.BosTix offer half-price tickets to theater, dance, and musical performances on the day of the show. You can visit them at their booths around town or on their website. Many theater performances also offer rush student tickets on the day of the theater or two hours before the show.

If you want to enjoy a good laugh; laugh until your stomach hurts at shows in Comedy Connection at Faneuil Hall or in the Improv Asylum at the North end. They offer outrageous discounts for students depending on the show. After a good laugh one weekend, sing your heart out at Limelight Karaoke. Admission is only $5.00 before 10:00 pm or $10 after.

Boston has a vast variety of things to do expensively and inexpensively for any season.

“It’s not about there is not much to do in the wintertime, but there’s a lack of motivation to find something to do,” Tran said.

Texiera believes students should do research so they can find exactly what is out there and what they want to do. “The city throws a lot at you,” she said.